HDWool® provides unrivalled moisture management in all weathers. It takes the wet in its stride, is light, tough and breathes when things get active and start to heat up.

WHY HDWOOL®?

A natural answer to a problem that’s as old as the hills...

Be it a commute or exploring the great outdoors, the unique structure of HDwool® Active Insulation enables excess moisture to escape, keeping you comfortable and drier for longer in all seasons.

HDWool® Active Insulation offers the most insulation with the least amount of weight, and naturally retains its shape, whilst managing your microclimate.

The great all-rounder, it's natural, biodegradable and durable. Technical insulation designed by millions of years of evolution - is HDWool® is proven.

PROVENBY EVOLUTION

The world's best technical fibre is natural. It's light, durable, warm and adaptable. Millions of years of evolution have developed the world's finest and most versatile insulation. This is enhanced by HDWool®'s technical know-how to create a new range of credible insulation products.

PROVENBY GENERATIONS

H. Dawson Wool, the founder of HDWool®, have been proud Yorkshire wool merchants for five generations. When we put our name to a product it really means something. Traditional family values of hard work, honesty and directness mix with an international 'best in class' reputation for innovation.

PROVENIN THE LAB

Current testing removes the effect of humidity in cold atmospheric conditions. This method is unrealistic and flatters the performance of synthetic materials. HDWool® brings real conditions into the lab to represent the micro-climate of actual transient wearing.

PROVENIN THE REAL WORLD

In the real world, it's about comfort, not stats. HDWool® insulation works with nature not against it, keeping you more comfortable for longer in more varied conditions.

HDWOOL® IS:

A highly breathable and natural form of temperature regulation which keeps you cooler in the heat and warm in the cold. Simple to care for and odour resistant.

Designed with the lowest carbon footprint in mind, HDWool® insulation is manufactured with maximum waste recovery and without the use of plastics or harmful chemicals. An ecological alternative, graded as 100% renewable and biodegradable.

Hand-selected and credibly sourced through certified non-mulesed supply chains and ethically managed with local farming cooperatives.

The perfect balance between warmth and breathability.

Innovation is happening rapidly in technical insulation. This range takes advantage of cutting-edge finishing and processing and develops wool blends with other natural fibres.

HDWool® Plus and FulFil products are created by applying an additional finishing technique.

Nature's finest plus some HDWool® nurture.

Our experience in the world of wool places us in a perfect position to identify ethically grown wool, and provide a transparent and traceable route to the source, giving our customers peace of mind that our wool is shorn from happy sheep.

HOWIES is an active clothing company that believes in making higher quality, lower impact products for our sports and day-to-day lives.

ABOUT HDWOOL®

We have been proud Yorkshire wool merchants for five generations. When we put our name to a product it really means something. Traditional family values of hard work, honesty and directness mix with an international 'best in class' reputation for innovation.

HISTORY

HDWool® is the innovations division of H. Dawson Wool, international wool suppliers. Founded in 1888, H. Dawson Wool is a global leader in supply of the finest to the coarsest wool from 35 countries. Our products include noble fibres, greasy wool, scoured wool, wool tops and wool web that are transformed at carefully selected processing partners in strategic global locations. The fourth generation of the Dawson family to run the business leads a highly experienced team, offering bespoke solutions to suit the supply needs of a wide range of customers in over 75 countries. We use our global network to secure a consistent supply of quality wool to be used in the areas of clothing, interiors, soft-furnishings, carpets, environmental, engineering and industrial end uses.

INNOVATION

At HDWool® we are driven by innovation. Our focus is on the health and wellbeing of the consumer. Our strategic, global footprint places us in a strong position logistically and our experienced, multi-disciplined technical team enables us to comprehensively manage all areas of the wool supply chain. Brands that choose to use HDWool® Active Insulation™ can customise the product depending on their audience. Outdoor clothing manufacturers may choose from a variety of lighter or heavier insulation materials, which provide more year-round options for designers, retailers and consumers. We are a genuine innovator in wool products and have a dynamic outlook whilst retaining the customer focus that has led to our respected global reputation over the last 130 years.

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CONTACT US

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